Thursday, November 29, 2012

Hello hello blog followers. Hope
you all had a good thanksgiving and hopefully got some good deals on black
Friday. And with that it signals the shopping season. That means guys, pay
attention. You wife, gf, soon to be gf or anyone else is going to want
something great. Don’t be the asshole who shows up with a box of chocolates or
a gift certificate. Take a little time to see what they like, what and who they
wear, and what you can afford to spend. Nothing wrong with knowing a bit a
about ladies fashion especially in this Christmas season.

First off if figuring this out is
really just out of your league and you have a bit of extra cash, hire a
stylist. Go to any big retailer, my favorite personally being Nordstrom’s and
you can hire your own stylist to buy your special someone the perfect gifts, and
you can take the credit. Definitely worth it if you have little time or little
fashion sense.

Now pay
attention men, there’s a few things for ladies that are in this season. Polka
dots, big chunky sweaters, and obviously boots. Most likely your lover will
enjoy something from these categories if they try and stay in fashion, and you
don’t have to break your wallet doing so. And remember when I said pay
attention? You’ll need sizes, shoe sizes and obviously know what colors they
enjoy. Free People’s Striped boucle
cardigan($128) or chunky cable sweater($108), Equipment’s adele polka dot
blouse($238), Steve Madden’s tarney boot($145).

Now maybe
an even easier route for you guys, accessories. This is anything from scarves,
to watches to wallets. No girl will complain getting them and jewelry is always
a sure fire pleaser. Halogen at nordstorm’s makes a multitude of scarves from
houndstooth to polka dots ranging from 20 to 50 dollars. That is also important
to know what their favorite colors are or what colors they don’t have. For
jewelry this is also important. Do they enjoy earings or watches, gold, silver,
rose gold? Here are a few options that are sure to be great in their eyes.
Michael Kors Camille pave hinged bangle($145), Lois Hill cutout oval
ring($168), Michael Kors madison crystal bezal ceramic watch($450).

Remember to
pay attention to what they like, don't like and want they have been hinting at you about for the last month and don’t cheap out! For the women you love and want to love
nothing less then the best for Christmas guys! Stay tuned for my next post!

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

What’s up
fashion followers hope you’ve been having a good week and soon to be
thanksgiving dinner. In spirit of this time, I’m going to help you out on
dressing for the rain. Here in San Fran its starting to pick up and I’m sure it
is in other places. I’ll be giving you a few pointers on how to keep yourself
from becoming soaking wet and from looking like a walking water repellent trash
bag.

First off
your not getting much of anywhere without an umbrella in the rain. And let’s
face it, those crap 20 dollar umbrellas rip apart after a week so lets invest
in something a bit stronger and better looking. This might be a bit pricey for
an umbrella but you can never go wrong with Burberry, plus it doubles as a
great cane. London check Umbrella($325). For something a bit less expensive but
in my opinion a cool looking umbrella, ellaumbrella’s wind proof black
original($75)

Now for
shoes of course you could go and buy some water proof palladium’s or sperry’s
but not everyone wants to or can wear these bigger shoes. For keeping your
leather or suede shoes in good condition in the rainy season get Nikwax’s
waterproofing kit($25). It has a leather finish spray to keep them looking
shiny and a coat for suede as well.

Now for
pants, well there’s really only so much you can do for the them. However a pair
of stylish wax coated pants such as Diesel’s 'Shioner' Coated Slim Skinny Leg Jeans($260) that will
wick away any water.

But the most important thing you
could be wearing is your jacket. There’s two ways you could go with this as
well; The more technical waterproof jacket, or the stylish peacoat and trench
coat. For the technical jacket some of my favorites are Helly Hansen’s Dublin
parka($240) and the North Face harper triclimate jacket($500). Both have the
waterproof rugged qualities without with the clunky looking style. Now for the
more stylish route you cant have a trench or pea coat with saying Burberry.
Burberry’s London Rainwear trench coat($1,295). Now for a more affordable route
you can try the Andrew Marc Wooster water resistant down jacket($595), or Jack
Spade’s bonded rain coat($595). Both perfect for over a business suit or
keeping it casual.

Remember jackets are going to cost
you more because of the quality and material used to make them. It’s a worthy investment
to pay more for something you will wear a lot. Also don’t forget your classic
Burberry scarf if it’s a bit colder out with the rain and a pair of gloves. Now
that all for rain wear stay tuned my trusty followers for my next post!

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Hello trusty fashion followers
today I’ll be showing you the in’s and outs of boots for this winter. Now I
believe there to be a few main types of boots; Fashion boots, multipurpose
boots, vintage boots and dress boots. Each give a different style for a
different occasion, but all keep you warm in the winter time and in trend this
season.

Now
with fashion boots there’s the chukka, the classic heal and lace up, the shoe
boot and the moto boot. Each give you a different style and range in different
prices. The chukka is a much more casual/formal shoe. You can wear them with cuffed
khakis and it’s a perfect style. A favorite of mine is the Cole Haan Air
Charles Chukka($228), but if your looking for something a bit more affordable
try the Clarks originals desert boot($120). The classic boot is always a
favorite and popular on trend right now. Perfect with a normal pair of jeans
and tucked in or socks out. They can range very high in price and fairly low as
well. A simple example is the Cole Haan Air Harrison laced up boot($200 sale!)
Now for the shoe boot. A clever combination of the comfort of a shoe with the
style and look of a boot. Cole Haan paired up with nike and added their sole
into their shoes which is ingenious to be and is a great look. Cole Haan Lunar
Grand chukka($278). Diesel also has one of my favorites with the Basket
Butch($140). And lastly the moto boot. Great for well riding a motorcycle or
looking like you do. Check out the Frye Harness 8r boot($238).

Cole Haan Air charles Chukka

Clarks original desert

Frye harness 8r

Diesel basket butch

Cole Haan air harrison

Cole Haan lunar Grand

Now
the multipurpose boots. Great if you live in a quite rainy area or are just
going for a more rugged look. But keep in mind, don’t over do it. Nobody wants
to see you looking like GI joe in army boots. Now some of my favorite are the
Palladium Wool lined Pampa sport cuff($140), and Sperry’s Top-Sider Shipyard
rigger boot($140). Both water proof and wool lined perfect for the winter time
and to grasp this look.

Palladium

Sperry

Vintage
is just a cool category of shoes. It’s pricey but worth it for the old style
look these companies give you. They either provide the classic wingtip or the
leather is washed to look like a boot straight from the 1900’s giving you a
vintage look going great with a suit or jeans. The more popular vintage looking
boots are in my opinion Frye and To Boot. Here are some choices depending on
what color you want and style your going for; Frye James boot($238), To Boot
New York Kilburn boot($398), Allen Edmonds Dalton boot($375).

Frye

To Boot New York

Allen Edmonds

Lastly
the dress boot. The classic Italian no lace all leather boot. Perfect for the
business man, date or work. Now these are usually a much higher end boot so ill
show you the best and then the more affordable. First check out Dolce&Gabbana’s
Cap toe Chelsea boot($825, Salvatore Ferragamo Arden Chelsea boot($660) and
Santoni Shipley Chelsea boot($675). Now if your trying to keep it a bit lower
in the price range look up the Calvin Klein Galen Chelsea boot($170).

Calvin Klein

Salvatore Ferragamo

Santoni

Dolce&Gabbana

Make
sure when your trying on your boots they don’t have to much room because its
leather and it will stretch. That’s my shpeel on boots stay tuned for my next
post!

Monday, November 12, 2012

Alright I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend and is ready
for their next style update. This winter season a hot item for men is leather
and waxed or metallic items. Whether that be waxed jeans, bomber jackets or
metallic jackets, it’s an easy way to get that rugged look and stay in with
this winters dark colors.

First I’ll start out with a simple warm winter look.
Jeremiahs slub Henley in red($88), Comune Bernard hooded parka($278), Topman
Pattern beanie in grey and red($28), 7 For All Mankind Slimmy grey wax coated
jeans($218), and finish it off with Vintage Shoe Companies Ian Boot($349). Add
a dark colored scarf If you’d like and you completed this rugged warm winter
look.

Now It’s pretty easy to throw a leather jacket into an
outfit so I’ll just give you some of my favorite metallic and leather jackets
this season. Obey has all been a great brand for jackets, they follow this
trend with their red varsity legend jacket($125), and their downtown bomber
jacket in black($125). Now obey is a bargain snag for these jacket but If your
willing to pay a little bit here’s some other favorites of mine. BOSS’s black
adillon leather jacket($595), perfect for the more moto chic look, and the Remy
leather lite blazer($950) to add a bit of class to this rugged looking
material. Don’t an important rule, no brown with black. Ever. And scarves aren’t
just for girls men, if it’s cold, wrap a cool plaid or hounds tooth print scarf
around you which will go great with these jackets.

Keep in check with my post tomorrow on great styles for boots in the winter!